Philadelphia Eagles sign former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg

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Penn State's Christian Hackenberg looks for an open teammate to pass to against Illinois during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Centre Daily Times, Abby Drey ) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT (Photo: Abby Drey, AP)

Christian Hackenberg's relationship with the NFL has been a bit touch-and-go.

After two seasons with the New York Jets, the former Penn State quarterback's time in the Big Apple came to an end when he was traded to the Oakland Raiders earlier in May. That contract soon was negated less than a month later.

But his luck may be changing.

The defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles signed Hackenberg to a one-year contract on Sunday, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero.

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The #Eagles are signing QB Christian Hackenberg, source said. Not a reflection on health of Wentz/Foles or anything else — just a chance to try developing another QB with talent, as they have with Nate Sudfeld.

According to the Eagles' team website, Ian Park's spot was waived to make room for Hackenberg on the 90-man roster. The team now has five quarterbacks listed including Carson Wentz, Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles, former Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld and Joe Callahan.

"Not a reflection on health of Wentz/Foles or anything else — just a chance to try developing another QB with talent, as they have with Nate Sudfeld," Pelissero wrote in a tweet.

And this won't be Hackenberg's first time playing in Lincoln Financial Field though. He played at the Linc during his final season as a Nittany Lion when Penn State lost 28-10 to Temple in the season opener...hopefully this run will be a bit more successful.

Penn State head coach James Franklin lifts his shirt to reveal welts from a recent players versus coaches paintball game at media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 2018. 'Most of those shots came when I wasn't supposed to be getting hit,' Franklin said of the paintball game. 'Great idea on the front end. Not really good in terms of the execution of it.' Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Penn State head coach James Franklin lifts his shorts, revealing a bruise a recent players versus coaches paintball game at media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Penn State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Brent Pry jokes about head coach James Franklin's bruises from a recent players versus coaches paintball game during media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Penn State special teams coordinator and assistant defensive line coach Phil Galiano speaks about how the Nittany Lions will approach kickoff returns this season during media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Penn State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ricky Rahne answers questions about the upcoming season during media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record